I picked up a "non-repairable" CD960, as possible spares for my McIntosh CD7000 transport. Seems the former owner did not want to invest the $50 to $100 quoted for repair, so just walked away from it. Since reading this group over the last few days, I decided to blow off the dust to see what the issues really were. Turns out the transport works fine, but there is no analog output. Both digital outputs were tested, with an AudioAlchemy ddeV1.0 and an ArtAudio DI/O, all with good results. As either of these external D/A do the job, my questions are:
Is the analog stage of such quality that the repair will be worth the effort?
Do you have any leads to a remote? It did not come in with the player and the former owner can't find it.
Is the analog stage of such quality that the repair will be worth the effort?
Do you have any leads to a remote? It did not come in with the player and the former owner can't find it.
Hi eleakist,
Many of the electrolytic caps might be bad. I have seen this as a fault for no audio in both channels where the coupling caps were open (and many others too).
-Chris
Many of the electrolytic caps might be bad. I have seen this as a fault for no audio in both channels where the coupling caps were open (and many others too).
-Chris
Thank you, for your thoughtful responses. I will check both p/s and caps next weekend, and will then post my findings.
The analog stage is nothing to write home about. But I guess it will be quite easy to find and fix the problem. First check the fuse. Otherwise you just need a schematic of the power supply and a voltmeter.
Any Philips derivative (e.g. Marantz) should work.
Remote for CD960
Thank you, Elso, for the offer of a remote. I found a NOS Philips IR remote on eBay.co.uk and find that it works very well. There is no remote model number, but I gambled on the fact that the buttons have the same id as those on the CD player (e.g. STOP CM). I have not repaired the analog stage as find the sound thru a AudioAlchemy ddeV1.0 external converter to be exceptional.
This system is now in play for a few weeks (+/- 100hours). The midrange is better than the DVD replay on my Yamaha DVDS2300 all formats player, and on par with my Yamaha CDX1060. Although each player is quite different in their presentation of the same materiel, the Philips / AudioAlchemy offers something superior in the highs. Bottom end seems about on par with both CD players offering good bass, especially on stringed instruments. I appreciate all the time taken and expertise offered my members in support of this endeavour. My next step is to A/B the Yamaha CDX1060 and Philips CD960, each using an AudioAlchemy and same interconnects. I need now to match the AA powersupplies to ensure a valid comparison
My highest regards,
Barry
Philips CD system:
CD960 - digital only
HK Citation II preamp
Electrohome PA100 mono blocks
Tannoy Mallorcan 12" Monitor Golds
all interconnects and speaker wire are Kimber (Tonik & 4TC)
D/A interconnect are Wireworld Ultraviolet and Kimber glass.
Thank you, Elso, for the offer of a remote. I found a NOS Philips IR remote on eBay.co.uk and find that it works very well. There is no remote model number, but I gambled on the fact that the buttons have the same id as those on the CD player (e.g. STOP CM). I have not repaired the analog stage as find the sound thru a AudioAlchemy ddeV1.0 external converter to be exceptional.
This system is now in play for a few weeks (+/- 100hours). The midrange is better than the DVD replay on my Yamaha DVDS2300 all formats player, and on par with my Yamaha CDX1060. Although each player is quite different in their presentation of the same materiel, the Philips / AudioAlchemy offers something superior in the highs. Bottom end seems about on par with both CD players offering good bass, especially on stringed instruments. I appreciate all the time taken and expertise offered my members in support of this endeavour. My next step is to A/B the Yamaha CDX1060 and Philips CD960, each using an AudioAlchemy and same interconnects. I need now to match the AA powersupplies to ensure a valid comparison
My highest regards,
Barry
Philips CD system:
CD960 - digital only
HK Citation II preamp
Electrohome PA100 mono blocks
Tannoy Mallorcan 12" Monitor Golds
all interconnects and speaker wire are Kimber (Tonik & 4TC)
D/A interconnect are Wireworld Ultraviolet and Kimber glass.
Hello All
This is my first post here. I have a service manual for the cd960 if you are interested. The analog stage uses NE5534 op amps and Cerafine Caps in the output as I remember it. I scrapped my 960 a long time ago but still have most of the bits arround. I may have the remote. If you have no analog out I would check the analog Power Supply which uses discrete regulators. Also the muting relay may be the culprit.
If you want schematics or parts etc. let me know. I am in Nova Scotia, Canada
This is my first post here. I have a service manual for the cd960 if you are interested. The analog stage uses NE5534 op amps and Cerafine Caps in the output as I remember it. I scrapped my 960 a long time ago but still have most of the bits arround. I may have the remote. If you have no analog out I would check the analog Power Supply which uses discrete regulators. Also the muting relay may be the culprit.
If you want schematics or parts etc. let me know. I am in Nova Scotia, Canada
Philips CD960 - nonfunctioning D/A
Thank you for the reply re the on-board D/A. I have recently used the CD960 with both a Mission and AudioAlchemy D/A and have just purchased a Cambridge Isomagic S700 for the system. Seems it is time to update the Philips (digital) system specs.
Philips CD960
Cambridge Isomagic S700
PreMax dual mono preamp
TriMax 807 monoblocks
Energy 22 Reference Connoisseur
Other digital source:iPod
Analog source: Magnum Dynalab Etude w/205
Thank you for the reply re the on-board D/A. I have recently used the CD960 with both a Mission and AudioAlchemy D/A and have just purchased a Cambridge Isomagic S700 for the system. Seems it is time to update the Philips (digital) system specs.
Philips CD960
Cambridge Isomagic S700
PreMax dual mono preamp
TriMax 807 monoblocks
Energy 22 Reference Connoisseur
Other digital source:iPod
Analog source: Magnum Dynalab Etude w/205
Philips CD960
Posting to thank Bfpca for his generous offer of parts and manuals for the CD960. I will scan and share with others as requested.
I have now taken the CD960 out of service and replaced it with a Cambridge Audio DiscMagic 1 transport, the mate for the S700 IsoPlat. I will report back on progress in repairing the CD960 analog output stage and will start with the power supply as suggested by another member.
Seems to be a good diagnosis, as there is no output on either the RCA or the headphone jack. I had the cover off only to clean and can now have a closer look.
Many thanks again.
Regards,
Barry
Ottawa, Canada
eleakist@allstream.net
Posting to thank Bfpca for his generous offer of parts and manuals for the CD960. I will scan and share with others as requested.
I have now taken the CD960 out of service and replaced it with a Cambridge Audio DiscMagic 1 transport, the mate for the S700 IsoPlat. I will report back on progress in repairing the CD960 analog output stage and will start with the power supply as suggested by another member.
Seems to be a good diagnosis, as there is no output on either the RCA or the headphone jack. I had the cover off only to clean and can now have a closer look.
Many thanks again.
Regards,
Barry
Ottawa, Canada
eleakist@allstream.net
I have both a CD960 & DAC960...bought used many years ago...I'd appreciate scans of any manuals. The email below can receive large files...at least I have received 25 meg.
Thank you
rt
Richard_TalcottATcertel.net
Thank you
rt
Richard_TalcottATcertel.net
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